Added 10 October 2026
arbitrate
/ˈɑːbɪtɹeɪt/ verb
In Latin: arbitror Wiktionary
verb Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about arbitrate at Wordnik → Where our words come from →
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Act between parties with a view to reconciling differences.
He interceded in the family dispute
Origin
From Latin arbitratus, past participle of arbitrari (“to be a witness, act as umpire”), from arbiter (“umpire”); see arbiter.
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